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Kon Minder

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A fresh Pale Ale with a fruity hop character, brewed in Groningen with American hops, Citra among them, and orange peel. The name is the cry of an enthusiastic Groninger who wanted to show his appreciation; the brewers said the same when they tasted their very first batch: Kon Minder, 'couldn't be less'. It runs at 5.5% ABV and sits in the year-round core range of Baxbier.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
orange
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes characteristic of Citra hops, layered beneath a subtle sweetness from orange peel.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kon Minder

◎ Appearance

Kon Minder presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that shows good retention and lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle stream of bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldenclearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes characteristic of Citra hops, layered beneath a subtle sweetness from orange peel. A clean, grassy hop backbone emerges, with gentle Malz undertones providing support without dominating the profile. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no yeast-driven esters competing for attention.

Citra hopscitrusorange peelclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, fruit-forward character that carries the citrus theme through the mid-palate. A balanced but noticeable bitterness arrives cleanly without astringency, supported by delicate Malz sweetness that keeps the beer refreshing rather than cloying. The finish is crisp and dry, with the hop profile lingering pleasantly without overwhelming the subtle orange character.

fruity entrybalanced bitternesscrisp drynessorange finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, leaving a clean, dry sensation with a faint citrus memory. The bitterness recedes gracefully, allowing the refreshing character to define the overall impression.

clean drycitrus memorylight bitterness fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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